The Residence Hall Director is the primary live-in administrator of a residence hall, responsible for all management functions necessary to provide students with a community in which they can live and learn comfortably and effectively. This includes supervision of full-time and student staff members, overseeing operation of a 24-hour desk and mail distribution, serving in an on-call rotation, assisting with students’ growth and development in regard to decision making and conduct, and supporting campus and departmental initiatives and committees. The Residence Hall Director promotes an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth, reflecting the mission and philosophy of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and the University.
The Residence Hall Director is the primary live-in administrator of a residence hall, responsible for all management functions necessary to provide students with a community in which they can live and learn comfortably and effectively. This includes supervision of full-time and student staff members, overseeing operation of a 24-hour desk and mail distribution, serving in an on-call rotation, assisting with students’ growth and development in regard to decision making and conduct, and supporting campus and departmental initiatives and committees.
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Administration, Counseling, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Supervision experience is required. Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft programs or Office 365 or equivalent is required. Experience working in a diverse environment and/or with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required. Service in a student leadership capacity, with experience in hall government and/or peer judicial systems is preferred. Experience planning programs and hearing conduct cases is preferred.
Skills: A demonstrated ability to supervise employees, counsel individuals on a one-on-one basis regarding a variety of issues and establish positive working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds is required. The ability to organize activities and information to meet specific established goals is required. A demonstrated ability to perform in a problem-solving capacity such as the evaluation of crisis and emergency situations is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. The ability to effectively organize an office, front desk, and mail operation to serve the needs of student residents is preferred. The ability to design and implement educational and social programs for residence life audience is preferred. The ability to monitor the daily physical condition and needs of the housing facility is preferred. The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is preferred.
Effort: Must be mobile to the extent that response to emergency and assistance calls is prompt and area coverage rounds can be completed in a reasonable time period. The ability to visually inspect the physical facility for cleanliness and maintenance needs is required. Employees in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather.
Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services at Missouri State University is a great place to work. We work to build vibrant, diverse communities in high-quality facilities and foster student success and self-awareness by engaging students in the Public Affairs Mission of the University. We strive to be an intentional and progressive department that excels in providing the highest level of service, support and development to students and staff members in the Missouri State University community. We value communities where students can build and maintain connections with each other and the University, affordable and well-maintained facilities, healthy dining, caring, competent and approachable staff members, inclusiveness and individual differences, and student success both inside and outside the classroom. Come work for a team that encourages and assists our Bears with success.
